City of Moundsville

Building permits required for all construction work valued over $1,000 (materials and labor combined). Projects under $1,000 have no permit charge but may require documentation.

• Exempt Buildings exclusively for agricultural purposes are exempt from State Building Code

Note: Agricultural exemption does not exempt from zoning requirements. Confirm with City Building before proceeding.

Building code

West Virginia State Building Code as promulgated by the WV State Fire Commission (effective August 1, 2022); 2018 IBC; 2018 IRC with noted exceptions; 2020 NEC

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold a valid West Virginia Contractor License for jobs over $300 in materials and labor. Business Registration Certificate required for all contractors regardless of job amount.

1. 01
   Contact the Building Inspection Department at 304-845-3394
2. 02
   Obtain Building Permit Application form
3. 03
   Prepare required documentation including construction plans, plot plan, electrical permit application, and plumbing permit application
4. 04
   Obtain contractor's license if required (jobs over $300 in materials and labor)
5. 05
   Obtain Business Registration Certificate
6. 06
   Pay B&O taxes before permit issuance
7. 07
   Submit completed application with all required documents and proof of payments
8. 08
   Application is reviewed for code compliance
9. 09
   Permit is issued upon approval
10. 10
    Schedule required inspections

• 304-845-3394 (phone)

Inspection hours

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Typical sequence: Required inspection stages: foundation inspection (before concrete is poured), framing inspection, electrical inspection(s), plumbing inspection(s), stormwater runoff inspection (if applicable), and final occupancy inspection. Electrical and plumbing permits are separate from building permit and require independent inspections.